Abstract: Preparation according to which preparation a feed slurry and an effluent are obtained. The effluent is subjected to a thermal treatment in which resident proteins coagulate, the high protein solid components are removed and the effluent is. The evaporated feed slurry is thereupon hydrolyzed and said feed slurry is mixed with the effluent. Prior or after mixing the effluent, the mixture, is subjected to a lactic acid fermentation. After fermentation and mixing the mixture is further evaporated to a dry material content of 45 to 55 weight %.

Abstract: An additive for stock feeds containing decomposition products of chicory roots in which the total content of polysaccharides and inulooligosaccharides of tri- and higher saccharides obtained by decomposing the chicory roots is 40% by weight or more of the total solids content and is 80% by weight or more of the total saccharides. The stock feed preferably contains 0.1 to 10% by weight of the additive. The additive is prepared by a process which comprises the steps of chopping and then heating/drying chicory roots in order to form chicory flakes, and grinding the chicory flakes, or by a process which comprises the step of enzymatically decomposing the chicory roots without an extraction step.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating a lignocellulosic substrate in order to imrpove its nutritive value wherein a plant substrate is treated with a sufficient amount of an alkaline material and hydrogen peroxide, or a compound capable of generating hydrogen peroxide, for a sufficient period of time and the reaction mass is extruded to produce a product having increased nutrient availability.

Abstract: A molasses-based liquid animal feed supplement including a nutritionally appropriate phosphorus content is hardened into a solid form by the addition of a small amount of a soluble calcium compound, e.g., calcium chloride. The disclosed solid animal feed supplement is sufficiently palatable to permit its free choice feeding and contains sufficient molasses to help meet the energy requirements for maintenance and weight gain of grazing animals. The solid animal feed supplement is prepared by mixing the ingredients to provide a solution having a critical pH, in the range of from 2.7 to 4.5, to permit the in-situ reaction of an orthophosphate compound and a calcium compound. Within this critical pH range, the solution quickly hardens into a solid molasses block having a hardness of 80 or less (i.e. in 0.1 mm Penetrometer units). To avoid requiring excess calcium ion to effect hardening, the ingredients are, preferably, mixed in the absence of added sulfate ion and calcium sequestrants.

Abstract: A process for the solid phase fractionation of sugar cane into three fractions comprising a fibrous fraction derived from the fibrous sclerenchyma cells from the rind of the cane, a fibrous fraction derived from the fibrous sclerenchyma cells of the fibrovascular bundles of the cane and a non-fibrous fraction derived from the parenchyma cells of the cane. The process comprises the steps of (a) subjecting pieces of the cane to a disintegrating force to cause a physical separation of the fibrous sclerenchyma cells from the non-fibrous parenchyma cells, (b) drying the sugar cane material, and (c) separating the sugar cane into the aforementioned three fractions.The dried non-fibrous fraction has utility, inter alia, as an animal feedstuff.

Abstract: A milk replacer composition for infant cattle and a method of breeding infant cattle by feeding on the milk replacer composition are disclosed. The composition comprises a skim milk powder and/or a soybean meal as a main component, and at least 0.5% by weight of a triglyceride of a medium-chain fatty acid having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms. The milk replacer composition is effective to prevent or reduce the incidence of scours and the death rate of infant cattle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supplement to ruminant animal feedstuffs to improve the milk production and milk protein yield of ruminants e.g. cows. The supplement comprises a basic salt of propionic acid having a pH of 8-14.

Abstract: An animal feed block and its manufacture are described wherein the block includes and is made through the chemical reaction of an aqueous blend of an edible trivalent metal salt, magnesium oxide, phosphorous and nutritive ingredients which upon curing provides a rigid feed block with internal control over the rate at which animals consume it.

Abstract: Complex salts of copper useful for nutritional supplementation to provide copper in a form which effectively increases the bioavailability of copper, assuring adequate dietary requirement for health and growth, with the complexes comprising copper ions complexed with certain alpha hydroxy organic acids.

Abstract: The invention concerns a feed raw material which contains zero fibre obtained as a by-product of the wood conversion industry and mainly compound of cellulose and possibly containing lignin and which is intended to be admixed to animal feed. The feed raw material contains zero fibre about 80-99% by weight, advantageously about 90% by weight, calculated as dry matter, and bonding agent binding zero fibre about 1-20% by weight, advantageously about 10% by weight. The feed raw material mix obtained in the feed raw material-preparing procedure is granulated and possibly dried. The granular feed raw material can be admixed to produce a feed according to the invention, at a concentration about 1-50% by weight, suitably about 5-40% by weight, advantageously about 10-25% by weight.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions suitable for the treatment of alfalfa are provided herein. The aqueous compositions contain a hydrocarbon, a lower alkyl ester of a fatty acid and/or alkali metal carbonate. A process for applying said aqueous compositions to the alfalfa at the time of cutting to reduce drying time is also provided.

Abstract: An animal feed composition and method of compounding animal feed utilizing a carboxylic containing compound as a binder. The carboxylic containing compound comprises a polymer, copolymer or salts of the polymer or copolymer having a monomer unit of the general formula --(RCHCR'COOH).sub.n --where R is hydrogen or a carboxylic acid and R' is hydrogen or an alkyl group. One specific embodiment of the binder comprises a copolymer of a sulfonated lignin material and a monomer, polymer or polymer salt of the above general formula. The binder is incorporated with the feed in an amount of from about 0.025% to about 4.0% on a dry weight basis.

Abstract: Koalas are natives of Australia and are one of the few mammals whose diet consists almost exclusively of the leaves of native eucalypt trees. The present invention provides a substitute feedstuff for feeding koalas and a method of feeding koalas using the said substitute feedstuff, and a method of preparing the feedstuff.

Abstract: A frozen-nondairy dessert having the creamy texture and the mouth feel of an ice cream product comprised of quick frozen preferably ripe banana, which banana or banana mixture has been quick frozen preferably in small mass units and maintained in a frozen state till time of use. The frozen banana composite is first masticated, then whipped to achieve a significant overrun and either served immediately, or refrozen, preferably quickly for future use.Other fruits, nuts, and flavorings may be added to the banana composite prior to the freezing step or can be mixed with frozen banana or composite during mastication or aeration.

Abstract: A variety of different food products, prepared from tuberous varieties of the true yam family, Dioscoreaceae, are substitutes for wheat and other grains, milk, eggs, and a partial substitute for nuts.

Abstract: A process for supply of low concentrations of biologically active materials to base materials such as a processed foodstuff or an animal food, in which the biologically active material is slurried in an inert carrier, where it is insoluble, to form a homogeneous suspension, after which the suspension is applied to the base material by means of a device converting the suspension to an easily applicable form, the suspension coating the surface of the base material in an even layer. The suspension is maintained homogeneous by stirring and at an even temperature before being applied to the base material at such a rate than an even and predetermined concentration of the biologically active material is obtained per weight unit distributed on the surface of the base material.

Abstract: A wild bird feed includes a sunflower heart of chip coated with a hydrophobic coating that includes a corn gluten meal. Additionally, a lipid such as beef tallow is added to the coating. A preferred coating additionally includes glycerin. The invention also includes a process for producing such a feed.

Abstract: The texture of high sugar, relatively low moisture, flour based products baked in a microwave oven can be controlled by regulating the steam retention capabilities of the batter. The steam retention capabilities of the batter can be affected by the use of an emulsifier in the batter.

Abstract: An energy-efficient method of recovering roughage from brewery residues (draff), including adding water to the draff and mixing to form a mixture of a soft protein fraction and a hard roughage fraction, separating the soft protein fraction from the hard roughage fraction, and removing water from the separated roughage fraction. After separating water the roughage fraction may be dried, and comminuted. In contrast to other methods, the separation into roughage and protein fractions is performed before the drying step and only the roughage fraction of interest is dried.

Abstract: Food compositions having an added .gamma.-linolenic acid component are provided for human and animal nutrition. The supplemented foods contain an oil extracted from pips of Ribes genus fruits containing at least 4% by weight of .gamma.-linolenic acid. The oil is substantially free from waxes, odorous compounds, colorings and free fatty acids.